Friday, December 7, 2007

ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

In less than three hours, Japanese planes crippled the U.S. Pacific fleet.

On December 7, 1941 at 7:58 A.M., the alarm went out: "Air raid, Pearl Harbor. This is not drill!" Later that morning, the magazine of the USS Shaw exploded after being struck by a Japanese bomb.

Today is Pearl Harbor Day.Let us never forget the soldiers that lost their lives on this day fighting to keep our wonderful country free. After mentioning Pearl Harbor to a couple of people today I was amazed that they knew nothing about it. This is scary. I bet the surviving vets of t his war are wondering if they are the only reminder left. Do your children know about Pearl Harbor and WWII? How many children don't know about it?

My Father was a Marine at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. His best friend Richard was killed right next to him. Richard was a gunny and my Father was a spotter. My Father named my brother after his friend.

After 5 major battles during WWII my Father died of a heart attack in 1955 at the age of 34. He contacted malaria overseas and it weakened his heart. I was 7 years old.

6 comments:

We've just had Remembrance Sunday over here - it's so emotional watching those brave men and women who fought for our freedom. We owe them so much and must never forget them.

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Patti,I found you at Nita's Blue Mermaid blog. I read this with tears in my eyes. My Dad is also a WWII vet - not of Pearl Harbor but of the Invasion of Normandy, Battle of the Bulge and others on the European campaign. God bless these men, may we NEVER forget their bravery, love of country, and strong values.I will be back to visit again.Blessings and sweet remembranceBlondie